scholarly journals Safe Routes to Age in Place: A Focus on Alternative Transportation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 559-559
Author(s):  
Noelle Fields ◽  
Katie White ◽  
Christine Highfill ◽  
Qiuchang Cao ◽  
Ian Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Franklin County ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
Alternative Transportation ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
History Of ◽  
Environmental Lighting ◽  
The University

Abstract Informed by social cognitive theory, Age-Friendly Columbus and Franklin County conducted a community-engaged mixed methods study that examined the needs and utilization of alternative transportation by older residents in three pilot neighborhoods in Franklin County, Ohio (n = 32). Participants were provided tablets and used an app (MyAmble) developed at the University of Texas-Arlington to document their traveling experiences. During a 14-day period, 1,190 trips were recorded by older adults and 71.3% of these trips were completed through driving their own personal vehicles. Participants designated 84.5% of trips as important and 72% of the trips improved their mood. Individual (physical and cognitive functioning, cost, time), environmental (lighting, sidewalk conditions, traffic, location of bus stops, weather), and behavioral (no history of bus use, peer to peer information sharing, tracking led to future planning) barriers and facilitators to alternative transportation use such as riding the bus, walking and biking were identified.

Cervical and colorectal cancer screening among breast cancer (BrCa) survivors followed in either a breast center (BC) or a breast survivorship clinic (SvC) at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20506-e20506
Author(s):  
A. L. Olson ◽  
T. Bevers ◽  
M. Guzman ◽  
R. L. Theriault ◽  
G. N. Hortobagyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colon Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Nursing Documentation ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
Screening Strategies ◽  
Surgical Evaluation ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University

e20506 Background: An essential component of cancer survivorship care includes the prevention and early detection of new cancers. We sought to determine if documentation of appropriate cervical and/or colon cancer screening differed between BrCa survivors followed in our BC (patients < 5 yrs from diagnosis of invasive BrCa or with active BrCa issues) and those seen in our SvC (patients with history of DCIS or ≥ 5 yrs from invasive BrCa diagnosis). Methods: IRB approval was obtained for this retrospective study. 5,982 BrCa survivors were seen for follow-up in our BC or SvC between 7/1/05 and 12/31/06. 2,811 BC patients and 1191 SvC patients (total = 4,002) met inclusion criteria: 1) not receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or undergoing surgical evaluation; 2) no evidence of recurrent BrCa; 3) ≥ 12 months from BrCa diagnosis, 4) no active GYN or GI complaints. Results: BrCa survivors followed our SvC were significantly more likely to have provider documentation of both cervical and colon cancer screening than those followed in our BC (72% versus 22.7%, and 68.4% versus 14.5%, respectively; both p values <0.001). Although nursing documentation of cervical cancer screening is required in both centers, SvC patients were more likely to have this documented than those in the BC (95.3% versus 56.5%, respectively; p <0.001). Nursing documentation of colon cancer screening is required in SvC (84.2% documented) but not in the BC (3.5% documented). Conclusions: BrCa survivors receiving care in our survivorship clinic were more likely to have nursing or provider documentation of cervical and/or colon cancer screening. Strategies that trigger documentation of non-BrCa screening take advantage of the “teachable moment” during a routine visit- thereby promoting the long-term health of cancer survivors. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

A Chateaubriand Rarity

PMLA ◽  
1923 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-114
Author(s):  
Aaron Schaffer
Keyword(s):  
French Literature ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University ◽  
Editio Princeps

The libary of John H. Wrenn, acquired by The University of Texas, contains an editio princeps which would seem to be of some importance to students of the history of French literature. The work in question is listed in the Catalogue of the Wrenn library, as follows:Chateaubriand, Vicomte de: Maison de France, ou Recueil de Pièces Relatives à la Légitimité et à la Famille Royale. Par M. le Vicomte de Chateaubriand, Pair de France. Tome Premier (Tome Second), Paris, Le Normant Père, Libraire, Rue de Seine No. 8, Faubourg Saint-Germain, 1825.

scholarly journals Deciding to act: Teachers' willingness to implement inclusive practices

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Pace ◽  
Paola Aiello
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Training Research ◽  
The University

This article presents an ongoing study being conducted at the University of Salerno (Italy) to examine the variables, often intertwined, that influence teachers' willingness to shift from fossilised methods of instruction to inclusive teaching strategies. Despite the strong tradition of inclusive education, the long history in pedagogical studies and the investment in teacher training, research has shown that in Italy an integrative model still persists.Meanwhile, a plethora of research stemming from psychological, sociological and neuroscientific studies, has been conducted on an international level on what affects people's intentions to change behaviour. Among the theoretical constructs and models that have been developed, the Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura, 1986) and the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) (Ajzen, 1988) have been used as conceptual frameworks to guide research on the variables affecting teachers' intentions to act and implement new approaches in order to ensure quality education for all.The paper provides an overview of the literature available on the studies conducted to&nbsp;identify the theories framing research in this field, the methods and tools most&nbsp;commonly utilized, and the variables affecting the adoption of inclusive practices. The&nbsp;article concludes by outlining the implications for research and teacher education&nbsp;curricula reform.Keywordsliterature review; social cognitive theory; teacher agency; theory of planned behaviour; scale development

scholarly journals Other Malignancies in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 904-910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolia-Maria Tsimberidou ◽  
Sijin Wen ◽  
Peter McLaughlin ◽  
Susan O'Brien ◽  
William G. Wierda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Second Cancer ◽  
Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cox Analysis ◽  
The University

Purpose Other malignancies have been reported to occur with increased frequency in chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). The aim of this study was to determine the frequency, outcomes, and factors associated with other cancers in patients with CLL/SLL. Patients and Methods We reviewed the records of consecutive patients with previously untreated CLL/SLL seen at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center from 1985 to 2005. The number of second cancers observed was compared with the number expected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. Results Among 2,028 patients, 324 (16%) had a history of other cancers and 227 (11.2%) developed other malignancies during the follow-up period. Overall, 625 cancers were observed in 551 patients, including skin (30%), prostate (13%), breast (9%), melanoma (8%), lymphoma (8%), gastrointestinal (9%), lung (6%), and other cancers (17%). The risk of a second cancer was 2.2 times higher than the expected risk. The response rates in patients with and without a history of other cancers were 86% and 92%, respectively (P = .04), and the 5-year survival rates were 70% and 82%, respectively (P < .001). In Cox analysis, independent factors predicting development of new cancers were older age, male sex, and elevated levels of β2-microglobulin, lactate dehydrogenase, and creatinine. In patients who were treated for CLL/SLL, the treatment regimen did not affect the risk of subsequent cancer (P = .49). Conclusion Patients with CLL/SLL have more than twice the risk of developing a second cancer and an increased frequency of certain cancer types. Awareness of risk factors could permit early detection.

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